Identifying little cichlid

[Al KW Tan]

Stripe faded off when other black markings appear

 

[..puSkar..]

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Stripe faded off when other black markings appear

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Seems to be a hybrid. Certainly has some synspillum in the mix

 

[newworld]

That vieja sp. Hybrid 100 %

 

[Al KW Tan]

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Seems to be a hybrid. Certainly has some synspillum in the mix

Shall be smaller in size, I hope..

 

[Al KW Tan]

One year on.. She's now a lone cichlid in a 65gl. That's cos at 6.5" she's no lady, rather a MMA exponent. Any idea to liven things up in the tank?

 

[GolemGolem]

Maybe take a gamble on some swordtails or mollies?

 

[Jmart159]

With larger cichlids, I've had luck adding fish that are too big to be eaten but small enough not to be seen as a threat. I agree with the above that mollies and swordtails may be worth a try. With plenty of hiding places to retest to, I've also done well adding a female convict to the tanks of larger cichlids.

 

[Al KW Tan]

With larger cichlids, I've had luck adding fish that are too big to be eaten but small enough not to be seen as a threat. I agree with the above that mollies and swordtails may be worth a try. With plenty of hiding places to retest to, I've also done well adding a female convict to the tanks of larger cichlids.

I think you're right. The aggression does seem to be towards fish that are 4.5" or more.